OFIC Welcomes Lisa Shapiro to Board of Trustees
The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) is delighted to announce the addition of Lisa Shapiro to its Board of Trustees. Lisa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the OFIC, further strengthening our mission to support higher education and student success.
Lisa Shapiro, Vice President, Corporate Controller at Lincoln Electric
Lisa Shapiro is the Vice President, Corporate Controller at Lincoln Electric, the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment. In her role at Lincoln Electric, Lisa oversees global accounting and control functions, financial reporting, tax compliance, and finance shared services.
Lisa joined Lincoln Electric in 2016 as Senior Manager of External Reporting and rapidly advanced to Director of Financial Reporting in 2018. Her extensive financial and change management experience has been instrumental in advancing Lincoln Electric’s Higher Standard 2025 strategic initiatives.
Prior to her tenure at Lincoln Electric, Lisa held various positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Finance from the State University of New York at Buffalo and is a Certified Public Accountant.
As a new corporate trustee of OFIC, Lisa is committed to connecting students across 32 member campuses with Ohio’s top corporations and foundations. OFIC's initiatives make the dream of completing a college education a reality through scholarships, internships, and career opportunities. Learn more: https://www.ofic.org/
Lincoln Electric, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, operates 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.
We warmly welcome Lisa and thank her for her dedication to the success of the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges!